How much does a locksmith cost?
It depends on the job, the time and the lock or key. We tell you the price before any work starts, and if the job turns out bigger we stop and ask first.
Three steps, every job
- On the phone. Tell us what's locked, broken or needed, and send a photo if you can. We give you the price before anyone drives out.
- At the door. We look at the lock, the door or the car and confirm the price before we start. You say yes.
- If it changes. A seized lock, a broken part, a second door: we stop, explain what changed and what it costs, and wait for your yes. Nothing goes on the invoice that you didn't agree to.
What sets the price
Every job is different, so here's what moves a price up or down:
- The job itself. Opening a door is different from rekeying a house, cutting a car key, or replacing a garage door spring.
- The lock, key or vehicle. A standard deadbolt, a high-security cylinder, a basic car key, a push-to-start fob.
- Parts. New locks, cylinders, keys, fobs or springs, only if the job needs them and only after you agree.
- Time and place. The hour of the call and how far we have to drive.
The more you can tell us, and a photo really helps, the firmer the price we can give you on the phone.
Why we work this way
Overcharging in this trade almost always works the same way: a low number on the phone, a much bigger one at the door, when you're cold and out of options. Giving you the real price first, and never changing it without asking, is the simplest way we know to be the opposite of that. How to spot a fake locksmith.
Your yes, in writing
Ask, and we'll text you the agreed price before we start. Keep it. If anything on the invoice doesn't match, tell us.
